Volunteer Administrators Mini-Conference
Hosted by DAVA and AVA
Overview
This half day mini-conference event is designed to put volunteer administrator professionals together and explore important topics in leading volunteers and managing a volunteer team.
Some of our local Betty Stallings trainers will be presenting information from the renowned Betty Stalling 55-Minute Training Series. These “mini-workshops” will go through a portion of the information and activities offered in the full Betty Stallings workshops and are designed for an audience of different experience levels. However, you are welcome to attend any workshops no matter how long you’ve been in the field.
This mini-conference will begin with a keynote speaker, then two sessions. Each session will have two training opportunities to choose from, one designed for new volunteer managers and the other for more seasoned managers.
To cover expenses, this event will cost $5 per person. Payment can be made through the registration process.
Schedule
9am: Registration and Networking
Note: Light breakfast refreshments and coffee will be available.
9:30: Welcome and Opening
9:35: Keynote
10:10a - 11:00a: Session 1
Volunteer Motivation
Orientation and Training Volunteers
11:10a - 12:00p: Session 2
Supervising Volunteers
Delegating to Volunteers
12:15: Closing
Please join us for final thoughts, reflections, and closing of the event
12:30: Continue your experience in Brookfield Zoo! Admission to the zoo is free for attendees, immediately following the event. Consider networking while you get lunch at any one of the zoo restaurants, further explore some of the topics from the morning as you explore the Dragonfly Garden, or let your mind wander over the information from day as your feet wander through the Africa habitats.
Workshop Information:
Audience: Newer Professionals (those who have been in the field less than 5 years)
- Orientation and Training Volunteers
- Supervising Volunteers
Audience: Experienced Professionals (those who have been in the field more than 5 years)
- Delegating to Volunteers
- Volunteer Motivation
Keynote Speaker:
Sherry Hoy, PhD; Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Management Leader
With 30 years of experience across diverse industries and functions, Sherry is best known for her ability to partner with business and Human Resource leaders to translate and activate business building strategies through aligned talent management and people practices. Sherry provides leadership in engaging both employees and leaders to build skills and capabilities that enable individual and organizational success. She is a whole system thinker who often sees connections between problems and solutions that take into account the individual, the organization, the culture and the competitive market place. Her strength is her ability to simplify the complex and help leaders define a clear path to success.
Theme: Setting Your Volunteers Up For Success
- Crafting volunteer jobs and tasks using their strengths
- Managing them in a supportive way that’s beneficial for them and the organization
- Letting a volunteer go with integrity
- Training staff to work with volunteers so that staff clearly knows the role of volunteer. (Performance Management)